The First Tee of Metropolitan New York squared off against The First Tee of Massachusetts in the First Annual, The Barclays Cup Tri-Match. The event was contested at the Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey. The event was sponsored by  Barclays who also sponsored the entire Barclays Cup Series. The Barclays Cup Tri-Match is a competition where the two teams played a Ryder Cup style format of golf, with the scoring including the answering of Life Skills’ questions. The teams played matches of Best Ball of two and alternate shot for nine holes each. They also played an additional nine holes of match play, which totaled 27 holes. All three formats include the answering  of Life Skills’ questions on the course.   The match was very closely contested, but in the end, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York (TFTMNY) prevailed. TFTMNY scored 1,265 points (combined total of golf and Life Skills) to The First Tee of Massachusetts (TFT Mass) total of 1,020. TFTMNY was lead by the strong play and leadership of Bronx native, Joe Lee. In addition, fellow team mates, Sarah Roe of Floral Park, Matt Lyons of New York City, and Kuriko Tsukiyama of Bogota NJ, contributed with well played golf and prefect scores on the Life Skills questions.   TFT Mass held scoring close throughout the day, keeping on par with their golf and Life Skills. The team was lead by Taunton Mass native, Trevor Bernier. TFT Mass had additional support from Sarah Garlick of Somers CT, John Beadle of N. Attleboro Mass, and Erica Silk of Wilbraham, Mass.  The team from Massachusetts showed great sportsmanship throughout the competition but especially in defeat. Both teams extended congratulations, displaying the mutual admiration that had developed during their time together in New Jersey.

TFT Massachusetts will host the Tri-Match in 2008, and at that time The First Tee of Ireland will join the event. The Irish team did not participate this year but will be ready to field a team next year and will host in 2009.

               

Massachusetts	Metropolitan New York
Peter Danko, Norton, MA Paul Kearns, Norton, MA John Beadle N. Attleboro, MA Connor Johnson Taunton, MA Jon Mattos, Norton, MA Trevor Bernier, Taunton, MA Ricky Oliveira, Taunton, MA D’Andre Young Springfield, MA Elizabeth LaVerghetta, Norton, MA Cora Bernier, Taunton, MA Sarah Garlick, Somers, CT Erica Silk, Wilbraham, MA	Joe Lee, Bronx, NY                    Andre` Dews, Roosevelt, NY      Ryan Porter, Rockville Centre, N Paul Toohey, Yonkers, NY         Steve Fetko, Fairfield, CT           Matt Lyons, New York, NY         William Tisdale, Bridgeport, CT  Jarid Thomas, Plainfield, NJ       Sarah Roe, Floral Park, NY        Kuriko Tsukiyama, Bogota, NJ   Victoria House, Brooklyn, NY     Monica Dias, Bridgeport, CT

 

About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org) is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Augustine, FL at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame.  Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.  Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to over 1.5 million participants and students in 47 states and five countries – Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Singapore.  Former President George Bush serves as honorary chairman

About The First Tee Metropolitan New York                                                                                                                                     The First Tee of Metropolitan New York (www.thefirstteemetny.org) serves as the local Chapter in the New York Metropolitan area. Facilities include The First Tee of Essex County and Nassau County, Golf Club at Chelsea Piers, The First Tee at Fairchild Wheeler (Bridgeport CT) and the main Chapter location at Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx.

About The First Tee Massachusetts                                                                                                                                     The First Tee of Massachusetts (www.thefirstteemass.org) serves as the local Chapter covering the state of Massachusetts. Facilities include Norton, Springfield, Lynnfield and Cape Cod at Hyannis Golf Club. .Future plans include opening facilities in Greater Boston and Worcester.

About The Barclays

Barclays is steeped in tradition, excellence, and world-class competition. But in the end, it will also be about more than just golf. The Barclays will make a difference in thousands of lives by providing financial support to several non-profit organizations: the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital of Westchester Medical Center, St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York, the Junior Leagues of Westchester, the Westchester Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Fund and the Twig of Westchester County New York, Inc.

About Liberty National Golf Club                                                                                                              

Future host of The Barclays, Located in Jersey City, NJ overlooking the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan Skyline. Extensive planting of mature trees throughout course. Clubhouse construction expected to be completed in fall, 2008 featuring extensive amenities, luxury service, and panoramic views. Luxury yacht launch to/from Manhattan;15 minute voyage.Course will offer helistop service on-site.state of the art professional golf practice and teaching facilities offering an indoor/outdoor video teaching studio. www.libertynationalgc.com